When God seems far away

I better understand how a person can question their faith and choose to give up on God. That point when God appears far away. You’ve done all the right things, yet chaos and heartache is relentless. One car issue after another. Sickness knocks you down you haven’t worked in weeks. Bills pile up and you have no money. Turmoil awaits at every corner. Life is in shambles. God where are you? Why Lord do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?  (Psalms 10:1) David, the chosen one, experienced the same thing. Despite his many accomplishments we find him asking God had he forsaken him in Psalms 22:1 when Saul was in hot pursuit for his life (1 Sam. 21:1-23:29). When David operated in the flesh, by his own understanding, he stayed frustrated and always running trying to figure it out. When he slowed down, prayed, and sought God, slowly things begin to change. Life will continue to throw situations at us. It’s when we learn to stay in continuous prayer, thanking God in all circumstances, and trusting God’s word no matter the outcome God works in his greatness! Learn to trust his word; don’t be afraid or terrified because the Lord your God goes with you, never leaving or forsaking you (Deut. 31:6).